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Saturday Night Live [Dec. 30th, 2009|06:59 pm]Fans of songwriter Desmond Child
[Current Location |Seattle] [Current Mood cheerfulcheerful] [Current Music Desmond Child & Rouge - Tumble in the Night]For you early Desmond fans out there, Saturday Night Live has finally started to release complete seasons on DVD.Desmond as a part of Desmond Child & Rouge appeared on the 5th Season as a musical guest. The host was Ted Knight for that show. It's on disc 3 as I just got my copy in the mail. They perform two songs, both from the Runners in the Night album, "Tumble in the Night" sung by Desmond and "Goodbye Baby" sung by Maria Vidal.Here's the link to the DVD set on Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/Saturday-Night-Live-Complete-Season/dp/B002MXG570/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1262227243&sr=8-5
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Des inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame :) [Mar. 3rd, 2008|08:27 am]Fans of songwriter Desmond Child
[Current Location |Work] [Current Mood cheerfulcheerful]Hall of Fame to induct Child, Menken_Published: Feb. 29, 2008 at 10:26 PMNEW YORK, Feb. 29 (UPI) -- Desmond Child, Albert Hammond, Loretta Lynn, Alan Menken and John Sebastian are to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York this year.SHOF Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Hal David announced the names of the inductees Thursday.The 39th annual induction and awards dinner is scheduled for June 19 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York. Special award honorees will be announced at a later date, organizers said."From seminal rock to cross-over country, from pop anthems to Oscar-winning musicals, this year's inductees truly have contributed to the soundtrack of our lives," David said in a statement._All I have to say, is it's about friggin' time :)
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Happy Birthday... [Oct. 28th, 2005|09:34 am]Fans of songwriter Desmond Child
[Current Mood |accomplished] [Current Music Desmond Child - You're the Story of My Life]On this day back in 1953, John Charles Barrett was born in Gainesville, FL. Though at age 15 a friend gave him the name that he would forever be associated with: Desmond Child.Happy Birthday to the man whose songs help me get through my difficult teen years. Hopefully you are having a lovely day with your twins Nyro & Roman :)Image hosted by Photobucket.com
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Des' achievement [Jul. 18th, 2005|10:38 am]Fans of songwriter Desmond Child
[Current Mood |accomplished] [Current Music Demons & Wizards - Down Where I Belong]I forgot to post this when I first read it. So this is old news to people who have been keeping track :)Desmond Child Scores No 1-No 2 Punch!HOLLYWOOD, CA. (Desmond Child PR Team) - Producer Desmond Child joined an elite group of artists in music history today with the debut of Bo Bice's "Vehicle" (featuring Richie Sambora on guitar) at No 1 on Billboard's Top 100 Singles Sales Chart, No 1 at Soundscan, and Carrie Underwood's "Inside Your Heaven," also produced by Desmond Child, moves to No 2 from No 1.Carrie debuted with the biggest song of 2005 at No 1 last week on Billboard's Top 100 (combined sales and downloads of 170,000), No 1 Billboard Hot 100, No 1 Pop 100, No 1 Country singles sales, and was the first No 1 single for Arista Records in over six years. Bo's release this week is the second biggest seller of the year, coming in at No 1 in every geographic region. Mr. Child just recorded Bice for a soon-to-be-released Santana CD.Mr. Child produced this season's "American Idol 4: The Showstoppers," which debuted on Billboard's 200 chart in the top 10 after its May 17th release, and "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" (produced by Child and performed by the "AI 4" cast) is still in the Top 5 on Billboard's Singles Sales Chart. Mr. Child has also written and produced the chart-topping hits for "Idol" finalists Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, and Diana DeGarmo.Mr. Child with over sixty Top 40 hits to his credit for Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, and Ricky Martin, among many others, most recently wrote Joss Stone's latest single "Right To Be Wrong."
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Debut album reissued [May. 24th, 2005|12:23 pm]Fans of songwriter Desmond Child
[**Current Mood** |amusedamused]It looks like they reissued Desmond Child & Rouge's debut album last December. According to Amazon.com, it has been remastered and includes bonus liner notes & original artwork. Here is a link to it on Amazon's site:http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0003W6NWE/qid=1116962349/sr=2-2/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_2/103-7862507-7203832It'll be good to hear it on a CD as I only have it on LP :)
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(no subject) [May. 23rd, 2005|08:52 am]Fans of songwriter Desmond Child
Des on TV: Remaking: Vince Neil VH:1 Tuesday May 31st at 2:30 pm ESTMore information here about half way down under the entry for March 30th.
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Des produces an American Idol CD for charity [Apr. 19th, 2005|09:49 am]Fans of songwriter Desmond Child
[Current Mood |accomplished] [Current Music Trans-Siberian Orchestra - What is Christmas?]Fourth Season 'American Idol' Finalists Release Single to Benefit American Red Cross On April 19Monday April 18, 5:53 pm ET- Viewers Choose 'When You Tell Me That You Love Me' In Close Contest To Select Song Performed by ContestantsLOS ANGELES, April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The finalists on the fourth season of "American Idol" will release "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" as a 19 Recordings/RCA Records single on April 19. RCA and 19 Entertainment will donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund .50foreveryCDsoldand.50 for every CD sold and .50foreveryCDsoldand.21 for every digital download sold.The viewers of Fox-TV's massively popular "American Idol" series decided which song would be released as a charity single by voting online for their favorite among three choices. So many viewers cast votes that all three songs will be included on the single.The lead track, "When You Tell Me That You Love Me," was a No. 2 hit for Diana Ross in the United Kingdom in 1991. The song is the biggest Diana Ross hit in the last 18 years. Written by John Bettis and Albert Hammond, the song was also recorded as a duet between Julio Iglesias and Dolly Parton. The version by the "American Idol" finalists was produced by Desmond Child and includes vocals by the top 12 contestants: Bo Bice, Lindsey Cardinale, Anthony Fedorov, Mikalah Gordon, Constantine Maroulis, Anwar Robinson, Scott Savol, Jessica Sierra, Vonzell Solomon, Nikko Smith, Nadia Turner and Carrie Underwood.Child has written and/or produced hits for Ricky Martin, Cher, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Kiss and Alice Cooper. Also featured on the single are Child's productions of the "American Idol" finalists' versions of "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother," written by Bobby Scott and Bobby Russell and popularized by the Hollies in 1970 and "Everything Is Beautiful," written and originally recorded by Ray Stevens in 1970."We are so grateful for the generosity of the RCA Music Group, 19 Entertainment and the talented musicians on 'American Idol,'" said Marsha J. Evans, President and CEO of the American Red Cross. "Every eight minutes, the Red Cross responds to a disaster with the financial help of supporters like RCA, 19 Entertainment and 'American Idol.' We couldn't do it without their help and that of thousands of caring Americans each year."'The American Idol Season 4 compilation album will be released by 19 Recording/RCA Records on May 17'. The first three "American Idol" compilation albums have sold a total of 2 million copies."These are three great classic songs and a wonderful cause to help. The American Idol finalists unite for a truly worthy and special undertaking," Clive Davis, Chairman CEO BMG U.S.The fourth season album will also feature solo performances by the current top 12 finalists, one of whom will be the new "American Idol" when this season concludes May 25."This has been a great year for idol, it is the most watched season ever with the most talented group of singers to date, their spirit and friendship is inspiring." said Simon Fuller, Founder & CEO of 19 Entertainment. "We all wanted to try and do something special for the Red Cross again this year, a truly exceptional organization that does so much good for the world we live in."
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Des on Paul's new solo CD [Mar. 10th, 2005|11:23 am]Fans of songwriter Desmond Child
[Current Mood |accomplished] [Current Music Edguy - Under the Moon]KISS Frontman PAUL STANLEY: Solo Album Details Revealed - Mar. 10, 2005KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley checked in with KissOnline.com and chatted briefly about his upcoming solo album.According to Stanley, the album should be done and ready to mix by mid-May. Drumming on all the tracks to date is Victor Indruzzo who has toured and recorded with MACY GRAY, toured with BECK and appears on various recordings by the Matrix production team. Most of the guitars have been handled by Corky James, who also is heard on various recordings by the Matrix team, including AVRIL LAVIGNE. In talking about their contributions Paul raved, "Victor is just an amazing drummer who can bash with the best of them while keeping a great groove going." As for James, he added, "Corky just blows me away with his parts and sounds." As far as bass..."I've always been a big fan of Bruce Kulick's bass playing so it's great to have him on some of the album." Keyboards have been handled by Russ Irwin who has toured with both STING and AEROSMITH. "I've known Russ for over 15 years before the KISS/AEROSMITH tour happened and his being a part of the project seemed like a natural".Of course all the vocals are handled by Paul. A few of the tracks recorded include "Wake Up Screaming", "Second To None" and "Live To Win".Paul has been collaborating with Swedish songwriter Andreas Carlsson (BON JOVI, DEF LEPPARD), and for the first time in 15 or so years, Desmond Child (BON JOVI, AEROSMITH). "It's magic," Stanley said of the collaboration. Paul went on to add, "From the songs to the playing and singing, everything about this album is consistent without compromise. The album is exactly who I am now and what I want to be doing. It's got all the sides of what I do, so it's not surprising that it's got elements of everything I've done plus a leap into the 21st century. I don't need to hype it. I'll leave that to everyone else who's heard it."
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Des News [Mar. 8th, 2005|11:59 am]Fans of songwriter Desmond Child
[Current Mood** |amusedamused] [Current Music** Ayreon - Valley of the Queens]Looks like Des is appearing on another pop album :)Stott stays positive on new albumBy MARK DANIELLFor JAM! Music TORONTO -- Amanda Stott refuses to be pigeonholed.( Read more...Collapse )
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Welcome [Mar. 8th, 2005|11:57 am]Fans of songwriter Desmond Child
[Current Mood |accomplished] [Current Music Ayreon - Across the Rainbow Bridge]Welcome to the Desmond Child Community!Feel free to post anything relating to Desmond :)
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